Cobalt Retail Management System

Cobalt RMS: Choose the best plan for your business

Looking for a retail management solution that is reliable, affordable, tried and true?

Merlin Software offers a range of plans to suit the needs and budget of your business. Whether you need a basic package for a small business startup, something more heavy-duty for your growing business, or a premium package for your multisite network, Cobalt RMS is the one stop software solution for one stop shops.

With Cobalt RMS, Merlin Software has you covered. And we’ll back that up by providing your business unlimited system support.

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Incredibly Adaptable and Easy to Use

organise, streamline, grow and expand with

Cobalt RMS: the retail management system trusted by independent businesses all across Australia

Point of Sale
General Accounting
Payroll
Workshop
Commission Sales
E-Commerce
Cobalt Touch

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The Merlin process

in 3 easy steps

Rest assured that your on-boarding specialist will streamline the implementation of your Cobalt Retail Management System.

Research & Scope

Identify the deficiencies in your operation.
Find a robust platform to address them.
Book a demo to see Cobalt RMS in action.

Planning & Implementation

Configure Cobalt RMS to suit your business.
Train your staff to use it well with our help.
Launch the platform and see the results.

Go Live & Grow

Communicate with customers and suppliers.
Grow your business and scale operations.
Enjoy the benefts of Cobalt RMS.

Pricing

For a tailored quote based on your business needs and size, please contact us today.

No upfront fees involved.

Cobalt RMS Applications	Small Business	Single Site	Multi Site
Point of Sale	✔	✔	✔
Accounting	✔	✔	✔
Payroll	✔	✔	✔
Workshop	✔	✔	✔
Commission Sales	✔	✔	✔
Payroll	✔	✔	✔
Head Office Link			✔

Cobalt RMS Features	Small Business	Single Site	Multi Site
Scheduled reporting	✔	✔	✔
3rd party integrations	✔	✔	✔
Remote access	✔	✔	✔
Centralised debtors & creditors			✔
Centralised controls & reporting			✔
Stock transfer facilities			✔
Remote stock enquiry			✔

Database & Deployment	Small Business	Single Site	Multi Site
Number of users	1–2	5+	10+
Deployment	Private Cloud	On-Premises or Private Cloud	On-Premises or Private Cloud
Cobalt Enterprise Server (on-premises only)		✔	✔
Extra databases		✔	✔
Server management		✔	✔
Servers per site			✔
Company owned sites			✔
Franchise structure			✔
Combination of company owned and franchise			✔

Implementation & Support	Small Business	Single Site	Multi Site
Included support for all Cobalt RMS modules	✔	✔	✔
Australian-based support service	✔	✔	✔
On-boarding assistance	✔	✔	✔
Start-up training	✔	✔	✔
Quarterly software upgrades	✔	✔	✔
Encrypted data backups	✔	✔	✔
System monitoring	✔	✔	✔
Access to Merlin Software’s additional IT services	✔	✔	✔
Merlin User Group Meetings	✔	✔	✔

Additional Options (fees apply)	Small Business	Single Site	Multi Site
Non Cobalt support	✔	✔	✔
Custom programming	✔	✔	✔
On-site system configuration	✔	✔	✔
Custom data feeds	✔	✔	✔

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What Clients Say

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear it from active Cobalt users.

In 2021 we changed our software system to Cobalt by Merlin Software. We have had great support from Merlin in the initial changeover, which helped make our transition seamless. The ongoing support for day-to-day operations is excellent. Merlin have taken on board any suggestions we have for improvement, which are mainly fine tuning to make it easier to use as the core system works well. We would recommend this software to similar businesses and look forward to a great working relationship with Merlin Software.

Bruce Keeley

General Manager, Bade Ness Rural

We love that Cobalt is tailored to the agricultural retail industry and keeps up to date with the ever-changing rules in the sector. The integration between Cobalt and our buying group platform makes ordering easy and efficient. The reporting capabilities of Cobalt are extensive and reports can be generated for any number of scenarios, which makes for effective data analysis. The customer service provided by the team is excellent. Their response to a query is fast, very helpful and effective. They know their program and are always looking for ways to improve the system based on customer feedback. We view Cobalt as an asset to our business and an investment in our future. We are confident in the security of our data and are extremely happy with how Cobalt complements our business.

Chloe Casson

Business Manager, Frankland Rural

My first introduction to Merlin’s Cobalt Retail system was when I was working with another rural outlet. You certainly don’t need to be computer savvy to operate any of the system’s functions, which is a major reason we took this system on. When we get new staff or even work experience kids, they can all learn Cobalt Retail and operate it within a day. The accountancy functions are very easy to operate. It pretty much does our reports as it goes, so it is basically a check-off when it comes to BAS, payroll and supplier payments.

Chris Wauchope

Managing Director, Far West Rural Supplies